Supervisors press staff for emergency definitions and timelines for repeat violators
Board members asked staff to propose an objective escalation schedule for repeat code violators and to define which local officials can declare an emergency for immediate action on blocked roads; staff agreed to consult legal counsel and hearing officers.
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Supervisors asked the staff to define what constitutes an "emergency" in the ordinance and who would have authority to act immediately. A supervisor said they had reviewed state emergency definitions and asked for clarity on who makes such a determination in the county. The board discussed delegating some emergency authority to the chair, sheriff or the emergency services director for localized, time-sensitive actions.
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